Class Onychophora (Noun)
Meaning
Enigmatic small elongated wormlike terrestrial invertebrates of damp dark habitats in warm regions; distinct from the phylum Annelida; resemble slugs with legs and are sometimes described as the missing link between arthropods and annelids.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Onychophora is a group of enigmatic small elongated wormlike terrestrial invertebrates that are found in damp dark habitats in warm regions.
- Onychophorans are distinct from the phylum Annelida and are sometimes described as the missing link between arthropods and annelids due to their unique characteristics.
- The class Onychophora is thought to have evolved over 500 million years ago, and its members have remained largely unchanged since then.
- Onychophorans resemble slugs with legs, and their bodies are covered in a thin layer of slime that helps them to move and protect themselves from dehydration.
- The class Onychophora is still not well understood, and scientists continue to study these fascinating creatures to learn more about their behavior, ecology, and evolution.